Kingston University

MSc Data Science Conversion

Kingston University

Course overview

The MSc Data Science Conversion at Kingston University is a great course for students from different academic backgrounds who want to learn how to work with data. If you have a degree in a subject that is not computing or maths, but you want to start a career in data science, this course can help you get started.

The course starts with a two-week ‘boot camp’. During this time, you will learn important technical skills, such as basic programming, statistics, and how to work with data. This will help you feel ready before the main classes begin.

You will be taught by staff who have experience in subjects like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, statistics, and user experience design. You will study topics like data analysis, data modelling, data management, and how to show data through visualisation. The course is taught in week-long blocks, which may be helpful if you have other things to manage alongside your studies.

The MSc Data Science Conversion from Kingston University supports a UK-wide plan to train more people in data science and AI. With growing demand across business, government, and research, this course can help you build the skills needed to join the field.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline is required to study this course. 

English Proficiency:

  • International students whose first language is not English are to show proficiency in English by having an IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each of the components.  

  • If you do not meet this requirement, you may be eligible for the university’s pre-sessional English language course. 

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of an MSc in Data Science Conversion from Kingston University are eligible for employment in roles, including: 

  • Data Scientist 
  • Data Engineer 
  • Data Analyst 
  • Machine Learning Engineer 
  • Business Intelligence Analyst 
  • AI Specialist 

Cost of study

The full-time tuition fee to study an MSc in Data Science Conversion at Kingston University for the 2025/2026 academic session is £19,300.

Admission

Applications for this course can be made on the university’s online application portal. If you need help with this process, feel free to speak with any of our counsellors at AHZ.

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